Business Development Manager Events (Construction)

Speedy Hire; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tools and equipment hire company seeks a Business Development Manager for the Events Team in Tamworth. This role involves managing a portfolio of major accounts while supporting high-profile events. The opportunity emphasizes relationship building and account development within a dynamic environment, offering excellent growth potential.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and company pension scheme

Subsidised canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy Hire range

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Hybrid and flexible working options

Exclusive retail discounts through My Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Confident with IT systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of major accounts.
• Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Commercial Acumen

Data Analysis

Job description

Business Development Manager – Events Team

??Location: Tamworth
??Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:00
?? Business Area: Events & Specialist Solutions

Speedy Hire is the UK’s leading provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire services – delivering everything our customers need, for every kind of job. From industry-leading support services to an unrivalled range of specialist solutions, we make things happen — fast.

We’re currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Events Team based in Tamworth. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment at the heart of one of Speedy's most dynamic divisions.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be the face of Speedy to a select portfolio of major account customers, ensuring their needs are understood, met, and exceeded. You'll be focused on strengthening existing relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring Speedy remains the trusted partner of choice for complex event and specialist hire projects.

Working within the Events Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting time-critical, high-profile jobs across the country — delivering tailored equipment and service packages to major events, infrastructure projects, and specialist sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of major accounts

• Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue and customer engagement

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts and target markets

• Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience

• Work closely with internal teams (logistics, operations, engineering) to deliver effective solutions

• Track customer performance, analyse data, and report on business development progress

• Champion the Events Team’s capability both internally and in the wider marketplace

• Support and deliver on our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Commercial acumen and experience in strategic account development

• Confident with IT systems and data analysis (PC literate)

• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

• Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Full UK Driving Licence required

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Life assurance and company pension scheme

• Subsidised canteen facilities

• 95% discount across the Speedy Hire range

• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities

• Voluntary Health Cash Plan

• My Staff Shop: Exclusive retail discounts and offers

• Green Commute Initiative: Cycle-to-work scheme

• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters

• Hybrid and flexible working options through our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative

• A clear Career Line of Sight for internal progression and development

Speedy is proud to be an inclusive employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and all roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Please note: This role may be subject to a DBS, credit, or security clearance check. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest – so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Explore our ESG and inclusion commitments:
?? https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

In Short

• Industry Test Inspection Certification
• Founded 1977
• Location United Kingdom
• Company size 200 - 499

About The Company

Speedy are the UK's leading tools and equipment hire company. We also provide training, testing inspection and certification services, as well as consumable and equipment sales. We operate in the UK construction, infrastructure, industrial, utilities, events and facilities management markets with over 3300 employees and 200+ locations nationwide!

Speedy's mission is to provide safe reliable products and services to enable successful delivery of customer projects underpinned by our people-centered vision of being trusted to be the best company in our industry to do business with and to work for. Our values are Safe, As One, Innovative and Driven.

Our values are –

AMBITIOUSWe lead with bravery to make anything possible

INNOVATIVEWe nurture a culture where ideas grow

INCLUSIVEWe are all unique, and we all belong

SAFEWe share a collective responsibility to keep everyone safe

TOGETHERWe are family, proud to work as one to make great things happen

TRUSTEDWe are responsible and do the right thing, always

Sustainability at Speedy

Responsibility and sustainability have always been at the heart of everything we do at Speedy.

Our ESG framework aligns with our vision of being trusted to be the best company in our industry to do business with and the best to work for. It re-enforces our commitment to people and local communities, from looking after their wellbeing and boosting diversity, equality and inclusivity, to supporting charity and community projects wherever we operate.

It underpins our commitment to strong governance, trading safely and ethically, and supports our Code of Conduct, robust audit functions and processes. By harnessing the power of our culture, the Speedy Spirit, this comprehensive ESG framework will drive positive change not only across Speedy, but across the wider industry and supply chain

Our Unique Culture

At Speedy we are proud that our colleagues feel that they are part of a family. The 'Speedy Spirit' is something that is demonstrated every day by going above and beyond for our customers, carrying out charitable work within local communities and by our focus on leading the way on sustainability.

We work hard to give our colleagues a voice and to involve them in making positive changes to our business. At Speedy you truly are valued for the individual that you are, and our leadership team proactively seek involvement and feedback from everybody within the business.

We believe our people should be able to come to work feeling free to be themselves and express who they are, which is why we passionately cultivate and support an equal, diverse and inclusive culture.

Learning & Development

At Speedy we don't just talk about career progression - we have an innovative approach to development in the form of our Career Line of Sight programme.

Career Line of Sight provides a framework to every colleague from day one of them joining the business which supports them to be the best that they can be in their current role, and also offers the opportunity for progression – whether that be into management or leadership or even to a completely different part of the business if that's what they aspire to do.

At Speedy we are committed to developing talent and providing a career path that is tailored to the ambition and requirements of the individual.

Our People Development team understands what makes people tick and how to get the best out of them – our development programmes are fun and challenging, and offer great insight to the whole Speedy business and provide exposure at all levels.

However, the support doesn't just come from the People Development team! Line managers as well as senior leaders are an integral part of our Career Line of Sight programme and play a key role in ensuring that our colleagues get the best on the job development and support required to ensure they thrive.

We have a range of development initiatives which cover technical aspects of roles but also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will help you build a successful career. From our pioneering High Potential programmes and internal and external mentoring schemes to our highly qualified expert technical training programmes, you will be fully supported to grow as an individual.

Diversity

AtSpeedywe are proud that our colleagues feel that they are part of a family. The 'Speedy Spirit' is something that is demonstrated every day by going above and beyond for our customers, carrying out charitable work within local communities and by our focus on leading the way onsustainability.

We work hard to give our colleagues a voice and to involve them in making positive changes to our business. At Speedy you truly are valued for the individual that you are, and our leadership team proactively seek involvement and feedback from everybody within the business.

We believe ourpeopleshould be able to come to work feeling free to be themselves and express who they are, which is why we passionately cultivate and support an equal, diverse and inclusive culture.